About the Role
Outlier is the world's leading expert platform, connecting an elite network of contributors to train AI for OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft — ensuring the AI shaping medicine is built by the people who understand it best.
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We are seeking Statistics experts to create rigorous analytical prompts, evaluate model responses for statistical accuracy, and ensure frontier AI adheres to the highest standards of quantitative reasoning — all from a fully remote, flexible schedule.
Responsibilites
Common Tasks
Write a prompt
Write simple prompts that will act as a starting point for AI models
Edit
Preview
Correct AI-models chain of thought
Review, analyze, and rank AI-models chains of thought for correctness and approach
Step 1 Response
Step 2 Response
Improve
Approve
Step 3 Response
We are looking for proficient statistics experts to teach AI how to interpret and solve complex quantitative problems.
You may contribute your expertise by:
Assessing the factuality and relevance of domain-specific text produced by AI models
Crafting and answering questions related to Statistics
Evaluating and ranking domain-specific responses generated by AI models
Ideal Qualification
Currently accepting applicants from:
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United States
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United Kingdom
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Puerto Rico
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New Zealand
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Mexico
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Canada
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Australia
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Argentina
A PhD in Statistics or an adjacent field (e.g., Biostatistics, Mathematical Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Econometrics, Data Science, Operations Research, Machine Learning with a statistical focus, Quantitative Psychology)
Experience working as a statistician, biostatistician, data scientist, quantitative researcher, or in a comparable highly technical/analytical role
Ability to write clearly and precisely about Statistics concepts in fluent English
Compensation
Work flexibly from anywhere, anytime - no minimum hours
Application Process
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This is a 1099 contract opportunity on the Outlier.ai platform. Because this is a freelance opportunity, we do not offer internships, sponsorship, or employment. You must be authorized to work in your country of residence. If you are an international student, you may be able to sign up for Outlier if you are on a visa. You should contact your tax and/or immigration advisor with specific questions regarding your circumstances.
